The Chaves Red Label Integral Jake McCoy Omega Street Folder in Stonewash Titanium with Black Satin PVD tanto blade is built for users who don’t want compromises in their pocket—only capability, strength, and precision execution. As part of the Red Label Integral series, this knife represents a top-tier expression of Chaves Knives’ design philosophy, where overbuilt construction meets refined machining and every detail is engineered for real-world performance.
At its core is a full integral titanium frame, machined from a single solid piece to create unmatched structural integrity. There are no liners, no stacked components, and no unnecessary complexity—just a unified titanium chassis designed to take abuse and keep performing. The stonewashed finish on the titanium softens the industrial machining marks while providing a rugged, wear-resistant surface that only improves with use. It’s a finish that looks at home in hard-use environments, not display cases.
The Jake McCoy Omega street design pushes a more assertive, evolved interpretation of the platform. It carries a stronger visual stance and a more aggressive cutting profile while maintaining the functional discipline expected from a daily-carry hard-use folder. The ergonomics are intentional, giving you a secure grip and confident control whether the knife is deployed for quick utility tasks or heavier cutting demands.
The blade is a 3.5-inch tanto profile built at 0.15 inches thick, giving it a noticeably reinforced spine and a more impact-ready geometry. This is a blade shape designed for strength at the tip, making it especially effective for piercing tasks while still maintaining controlled slicing capability along the primary edge. The Black Satin PVD finish adds a deep, low-reflection surface that resists wear and corrosion while delivering a subdued, professional appearance that fits the knife’s overall utilitarian intent.
Deployment is fast and consistent through the double thumbstud system, allowing ambidextrous operation with a solid, authoritative opening action. Once deployed, the framelock engages with mechanical certainty, securing the blade with the kind of lockup you expect from a high-end integral platform. It’s tight, stable, and built for repeated use without degradation in performance.
At 8 inches overall with a 4.5-inch closed length, the Omega Street Folder carries a strong, substantial presence without becoming impractical for everyday pocket carry. The tip-up configuration keeps the knife positioned for immediate access, while the 5.6-ounce weight reinforces its robust, tool-first identity. It’s a knife you feel in the pocket—in the best way possible—because it’s meant to be relied on, not forgotten.
Every aspect of this build reflects controlled aggression and functional clarity. From the thick tanto blade to the integral titanium frame, it’s designed for users who want a folding knife that performs without hesitation or compromise.
Available at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world’s largest knife store.